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Is Port Charlotte a Good Place to Live? Port Charlotte, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Port Charlotte ranks #1219 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #494 of 524 smaller cities and #76 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on low household income ($63,844, #405 of 524).
Port Charlotte by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Port Charlotte's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Port Charlotte: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Port Charlotte safe?
What is the cost of living in Port Charlotte?
Port Charlotte's cost of living index is 100.5, in line with the US level of 100 and #699 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,553/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $267,275, 29% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
| Measure | Port Charlotte | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 100.5#699 of 1,308 | 103 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $267,275#289 of 1,187 | $375,470 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,770/mo#564 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $269,900#447 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,553/mo#757 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 4.2x#631 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 29.2%#1236 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Port Charlotte housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Port Charlotte is in the Punta Gorda, FL metro.
Florida housing market →Is Port Charlotte safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Port Charlotte alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Port Charlotte crime rate or rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What do people earn in Port Charlotte?
The median household in Port Charlotte earns $63,844, 17% below the US figure of $76,827 and 11% below Florida ($71,516). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Port Charlotte | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $63,844#955 of 1,312 | $71,516 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 9.6%#468 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Port Charlotte?
The median resident of Port Charlotte is 55.4 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 20.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1147 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 83.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Port Charlotte | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 55.4 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 20.8%#1147 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 83.2% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Port Charlotte's schools and health?
Port Charlotte's 8 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 17.3 students per teacher and $14,173 spent per pupil. 32.9% of adults are obese and 15.8% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Port Charlotte | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 90%#358 of 1,063 | 87% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 17.3#776 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $14,173#675 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 32.9%#604 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 15.8%#1206 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 16.5%#522 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 13.6%#999 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 6,436 students are enrolled in Port Charlotte's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Port Charlotte?
The average commute in Port Charlotte is 24.6 minutes (Florida 24.6); 0.1% of workers take transit and 13% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Port Charlotte scores 8 of 20 (below average walkable), #1058 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 82.8°F and winters 64.7°F, with 53 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Port Charlotte | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 24.6 min#743 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 7.8%#903 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 74% | 74.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 13% | 11.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 8#1058 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.3 | 50.5 | 2.3 |
| Feb | 78.1 | 53 | 2.5 |
| Mar | 81.3 | 55.7 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 85.8 | 60.5 | 2.2 |
| May | 90.1 | 65.6 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 91.7 | 71.8 | 9.2 |
| Jul | 92.5 | 74.1 | 8.1 |
| Aug | 92.5 | 74.5 | 9.1 |
| Sep | 90.7 | 73.4 | 6.9 |
| Oct | 87.4 | 66.9 | 3 |
| Nov | 81.7 | 58.8 | 2.1 |
| Dec | 77.6 | 54.1 | 2 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Punta Gorda Charlotte Co Airport.
| Measure | Port Charlotte | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 74.3°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 82.8°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 64.7°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 53 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Punta Gorda Charlotte Co Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Port Charlotte?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Port Charlotte's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Charlotte County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.38% of building value, higher than 93% of US counties.
| Measure | Port Charlotte | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.38%#1169 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Charlotte County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Charlotte County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.27% | 97% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.011% | 85% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0038% | 75% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0012% | 36% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0028% | 27% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.055% | 15% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Port Charlotte compare with similar-size cities?
Port Charlotte is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #494 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 66,133.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Charlotte, FLPop. 66,133 | #1219 | 44.3 | $63,844 | $1,553/mo | no data | 24.6 min |
| Sammamish, WAPop. 66,463 | #209 | 64.2 | $239,690 | $2,857/mo | part year | 29.3 min |
| Commerce City, COPop. 66,445 | #707 | 54.8 | $111,972 | $1,880/mo | 742 | 29.7 min |
| Skokie, ILPop. 66,219 | #91 | 68.7 | $95,337 | $1,552/mo | 151 | 27.9 min |
| Janesville, WIPop. 66,030 | #320 | 61.6 | $73,446 | $1,054/mo | 122 | 21.9 min |
| Greenwood, INPop. 66,029 | #378 | 60.4 | $83,608 | $1,312/mo | 142 | 24.8 min |
| Pflugerville, TXPop. 65,971 | #285 | 62.3 | $117,799 | $1,932/mo | 186 | 27.4 min |
| Dundalk, MDPop. 65,969 | #1187 | 45.5 | $64,520 | $1,473/mo | no data | 25.3 min |
| Malden, MAPop. 65,906 | #217 | 64.0 | $100,606 | $2,204/mo | 203 | 34.4 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Port Charlotte compare with the rest of Florida?
Port Charlotte ranks #76 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 44.3 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 11% below the Florida median. Homes are 29% below the typical Florida home.
| City | Rank in FL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #1 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 |
| Horizon West, FLPop. 67,416 | #2 | 64.0 | $127,335 | $2,464/mo | no data |
| Jupiter, FLPop. 61,883 | #3 | 62.6 | $110,240 | $2,381/mo | 126 |
| Doral, FLPop. 79,216 | #4 | 61.5 | $94,164 | $2,669/mo | 79 |
| North Port, FLPop. 84,605 | #5 | 61.2 | $84,049 | $1,894/mo | 102 |
| Wellington, FLPop. 62,146 | #6 | 61.1 | $115,632 | $2,562/mo | 90 |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #7 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 |
| Apopka, FLPop. 58,232 | #8 | 59.4 | $96,884 | $1,969/mo | 408 |
| St. Cloud, FLPop. 65,130 | #9 | 58.8 | $83,174 | $1,683/mo | 141 |
| Delray Beach, FLPop. 67,979 | #10 | 58.5 | $82,041 | $1,961/mo | 292 |
| North Miami, FLPop. 60,344 | … #72 | 46.5 | $57,188 | $1,702/mo | part year |
| Four Corners, FLPop. 65,048 | #73 | 46.2 | $72,879 | $1,847/mo | no data |
| Fountainebleau, FLPop. 55,665 | #74 | 46.0 | $64,908 | $2,094/mo | no data |
| Spring Hill, FLPop. 119,983 | #75 | 45.6 | $68,432 | $1,440/mo | no data |
| Port Charlotte, FLPop. 66,133 | #76 | 44.3 | $63,844 | $1,553/mo | no data |
| Lauderhill, FLPop. 74,896 | #77 | 42.3 | $51,165 | $1,684/mo | part year |
| Poinciana, FLPop. 75,068 | #78 | 39.4 | $68,015 | $1,965/mo | no data |
| Lehigh Acres, FLPop. 132,353 | #79 | 39.2 | $66,890 | $1,657/mo | no data |
| Pine Hills, FLPop. 80,105 | #80 | 39.0 | $58,673 | $1,542/mo | no data |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Port Charlotte among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $71,516, violent crime 384 per 100,000.
How is Port Charlotte's score calculated?
Port Charlotte scores 44.3 out of 100, #1219 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Florida's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Port Charlotte. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.5.
25.1 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Port Charlotte. Similar-size median 58.9.
48.2 - EducationCity data · 16% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Port Charlotte's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
57.1 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
Port Charlotte's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
67.3 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Port Charlotte. Similar-size median 56.1.
50.3 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Port Charlotte. Similar-size median 50.0.
45.6 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Port Charlotte's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
36.8 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 50.8.
7.2 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Port Charlotte alone.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Port Charlotte.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Port Charlotte's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Port Charlotte has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Port Charlotte
Is Port Charlotte, FL a good place to live?
Port Charlotte ranks #1219 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #494 of 524 smaller cities and #76 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on low household income ($63,844, #405 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Port Charlotte?
Port Charlotte's cost of living index is 100.5, in line with the US level of 100 and #699 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,553/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $267,275, 29% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
Is Port Charlotte safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Port Charlotte alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Port Charlotte crime rate or rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What is the median household income in Port Charlotte?
The median household in Port Charlotte earns $63,844, 17% below the US figure of $76,827 and 11% below Florida ($71,516). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Port Charlotte?
Median rent in Port Charlotte is $1,553/mo (Census), #757 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,770/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 29.2% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Port Charlotte?
Zillow's typical home value in Port Charlotte is $267,275, down 4.6% in a year, against $375,470 for Florida and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $269,900.
How are the public schools in Port Charlotte?
Port Charlotte's 8 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 17.3 students per teacher and $14,173 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Port Charlotte?
The average commute is 24.6 minutes, #743 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Florida. 7.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Port Charlotte?
Port Charlotte averages 74.3°F over the year, 82.8°F in summer and 64.7°F in winter, with 53 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Port Charlotte walkable?
Port Charlotte scores 8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1058 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Port Charlotte at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Charlotte County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.38% of building value, higher than 93% of US counties.
Who lives in Port Charlotte?
Port Charlotte has 66,133 residents. The median resident of Port Charlotte is 55.4 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 20.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1147 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 83.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Port Charlotte compare with the rest of Florida?
Port Charlotte ranks #76 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 44.3 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 11% below the Florida median. Homes are 29% below the typical Florida home.
What cities are similar in size to Port Charlotte?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Port Charlotte's population of 66,133 are Sammamish, WA (#209 overall), Commerce City, CO (#707 overall), Skokie, IL (#91 overall), Janesville, WI (#320 overall), and Greenwood, IN (#378 overall). Port Charlotte is #1219.